There’s ambiguity in "a-c:b+b:b+c" because ":" can mean division and operator precedence matters. I’ll give the standard interpretation (division has higher precedence than subtraction/addition).
Interpretation: a - (c/b) + (b/b) + c
- b/b = 1
- So expression = a - (c/b) + 1 + c
- Rearranged: a + c + 1 - (c/b)
If you want a single fraction:
- E = (ab + bc + b - c) / b
Alternative interpretation (if the intended grouping was (a - c)/b + (b/b) + c):
- E = (a - c)/b + 1 + c
Let me know which grouping you intended, and I can tailor the steps.